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Netball Cook Islands host 'Farewell and good luck' breakfast

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands hosted a “Farewell and Good Luck” breakfast for the national team departing this afternoon for the World Cup Qualifiers to be held in Suva, Fiji.

King tides and swell warning remains

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather

The Cook Islands Met Service is defending its response to the weather event that led to high swells throughout the south side of Rarotonga, saying it issued warnings ahead of time.

Kiribati 'cooking something with China', says former president

Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

Former Kiribati president Anote Tong suspects a major agreement is "cooking" between Beijing and Tarawa after the country's decision to quit the Pacific Islands Forum.

Kata: Mental Health

Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Head of Audit Office resigns

Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The head of the Cook Islands Audit Office Allen Parker is stepping down, citing family health reasons.

United States announces new commitments including embassies, strategy on Pacific

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The United States has announced a suite of new commitments in an effort to boost its relations with Pacific Island countries during the Forum Leaders' Meeting taking place in Suva.

Kata: Crimes Act

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Floating like a butterfly, stinging like a bee

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

Stinging like a bee, Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray is making her mark in Australia’s amateur boxing circle.

New draft Bill will not include homosexuality as a crime: PM

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has expressed his intention to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act.

Kiribati exit from Pacific forum 'out of order' - former president

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

Kiribati's sudden withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum without wider political discussion by the government is out of order, the country's opposition leader and its first president Sir Ieremia Tabai says.

Marape wins re-election in first PNG election result

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea's caretaker prime minister James Marape has been re-elected as the MP for Tari-Pori in the country's Hela Province.

Kata: Pacific Islands Forum

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa Panthers back on track

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The reigning four-time championship winners Tupapa Panthers are back on track with another solid team performance over the weekend.

Recruitment continues for workers

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

Accommodation providers in Rarotonga are still looking to Fiji to source extra workers.

Kata: Government

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa Panthers out for vengeance

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be going all out for win when they take on Arorangi Bears in the final round of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this afternoon.

Parties keep coalition cards close to chest

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The Democratic Party and Cook Islands Party have started pre-election coalition talks while the newly-formed United Party say they’re not interested.

Discovering the art and joy of writing

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Artist Nanette Lela’ulu authored and published her very first book – a little book with a big message titled “Can you see what I see?”, sharing her inspiration and journey navigating through the uncharted waters of writing and publishing.

'Forum Family' to convene in Suva for the 51st leaders' meeting

Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Fiji is set to host the 51st Forum Leaders Meeting (PIF51) scheduled to take place in the capital, Suva, from 11 to 14 July.

Kata: Election

Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion